MSI Creator / CreatorPro Z16 HX Studio (A13Vx)
MSI Creator / CreatorPro Z16 HX Studio (A13Vx) - Specs
- HDD/SSD
- up to 2000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 64GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home, DOS
- Battery
- 90Wh, 4-cell
- Body material
- Aluminum
- Dimensions
- 359 x 256 x 19 mm (14.13" x 10.08" x 0.75")
- Weight
- 2.30 kg (5.1 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-C
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort
- 1x USB Type-C
- Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- Card reader
- SD (SD, SDHC, SDXC)
- Ethernet LAN
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11ax
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- optional
- Web camera
- FHD IR
- Backlit keyboard
- optional
- Microphone
- Speakers
- 4x 2W Stereo Speakers, Dynaudio
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
All MSI Creator / CreatorPro Z16 HX Studio (A13Vx) configurations
CPU performance
Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the CPUs that come in the MSI Creator / CreatorPro Z16 HX Studio (A13Vx) series.
Here, we evaluate the CPU's performance using a real-world 3D rendering task, assessing its ability to handle complex computations and rendering workloads efficiently.
Results are from the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
GPU performance
Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the GPUs that come in the MSI Creator / CreatorPro Z16 HX Studio (A13Vx) series.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
MSI Creator / CreatorPro Z16 HX Studio (A13Vx) in-depth review
The MSI Creator Z16 HX Studio (A13V) is meant for professionals who need a powerful big device with a sleek look that isn't too heavy at the same time. When it's opened, the laptop reminds us of a MacBook Pro machine, just like some of its predecessors.The security looks good for such a notebook. You get a fingerprint reader as well as dTPM 2.0 and fTPM 2.0 modules. The only thing that we are missing here is a privacy shutter for the Web camera. You can choose among a plethora of Raptor Lake H and HX CPU options.Keep in mind that the Intel ABT (Adaptive Boost Technology) and TVB (Therm[...]
Pros
- Superb build quality
- Comfortable input devices
- 2x SODIMM slots
- The M.2 slot is compatible with Gen 5 SSDs
- Full sRGB and 96% DCI-P3 coverage (AUO B160QAN02.K (AUODB95))
- 120Hz refresh rate and 1600p resolution (AUO B160QAN02.K (AUODB95))
- 2x Type-C ports + SD Express Card Reader
- IR face recognition + fingerprint reader
- Capable vapor chamber cooling
- The CPU can maintain high clocks under any kind of usage
- Great performance
- The fans are turned off in idle
- The MSI Center app offers plenty of customization options
Cons
- Expensive
- PWM usage (AUO B160QAN02.K (AUODB95))
- Just one NVMe slot
- The SSD reaches 70 °C under heavy load
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